Amid a trifecta of strong sector growth, record levels of venture capital, and global hiring competition through remote work, salaries among Canadian tech talent rose markedly this year. According to TAP Network’s recently released 2022 Tech Salary Survey, salaries jumped nearly 7%. This is notably higher than the five-year average off less than 4%. This […]
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Tapping Into The Data Behind Wellness in the Workplace
ScaleHR has launched ScaleHR Talks, a virtual event series that focuses on top-of-mind challenges HR leaders in the technology industry face. Each ScaleHR Talks session will be rooted in research and data and provide participants with the opportunity to collaborate, network and strategize with one another. To kick the series off, ScaleHR has partnered with […]
Tech Talent North Heads East To Help Tech Firms Navigate People & Culture Issues
Vancouver-born Tech and People (TAP) Network is expanding nationally and their next stop is Ontario with their popular Tech Talent North conference heading East on October 18th. Co-Founded by TAP Network and Cube Business Media, Tech Talent North helps leading tech firms navigate the most pressing People & Culture issues. TAP Network is a community of People and […]
It Feels Like The Market For Tech Talent Has Cooled Off, But Has It?
ScaleHR has launched ScaleHR Talks, a virtual event that focuses on top-of-mind challenges HR leaders in the technology industry face. Each ScaleHR Talks session will be rooted in research and data and provide participants with the opportunity to collaborate, network and strategize with one another. To kick things off, ScaleHR is partnering with Vancouver-founded Tech […]
HR Tech Group to expand Nationally in 2022 with new name: Tech and People Network
Vancouver’s HR Tech Group is now Tech and People Network, or TAP Network for short. Eager to move away from the stale term human resources (HR), the association’s new name marks their 30th anniversary. TAP Network provides 750+ members across Canada with access to tech sector data, resources, industry experts and an inclusive peer community that is driving […]
Salary Survey Confirms Competition For Tech Talent In Western Canada Is Fierce
According to Clio’s George Psiharis, competition for tech talent in Canada is fierce and the HR Tech Group’s recently released 2021 Tech Salary Survey supports that claim. The BC-based non-profit association for HR, People and Culture professionals found that salary increases in 2021 blew past compensation budgets as tech companies increase salaries to attract and retain critical talent […]
Get A Free Online Diversity & Inclusion Tool for Your Business
HR Tech Group has launched a free online resource for Canada’s technology industry that provides access to more than 300 best-in-class Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) resources and tools. The D&I Resource HUB has been in development since 2019, and builds on eight years of sector stakeholder engagement, labour market information projects & strategy development. The […]
HR Tech Group Takes Tech Talent Conference National
Leaders in Canadian tech are rallying online next week to learn, share, network and grow at Tech Talent North. Originally founded in 2002 by the HR Tech Group, the Tech Talent Conference carved out a reputation as a thoughtful and highly curated forum for leaders in Human Resources in BC’s thriving tech community. This year […]
Despite Pandemic Tech Pay Rises While Other Industries Face Freezes And Cuts
As the COVID-19 pandemic uprooted businesses across the country, one industry was largely spared from the widespread pay cuts, hiring freezes, and decreased demand felt by the majority of the labour market: the tech sector. A recent survey by the HR Tech Group found that although COVID-19 has caused significant disruption to Canada’s economy, many […]